Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Charles William Adams

Charles William Adams

Jan 10, 2014

Charles William Adams, 89, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at his home. He was born February 29, 1924 in Wilson County, Kansas, the son of Charles Herbert and Sarah (McGaugh) Adams. Charles was a 1943 graduate of Coyville High School. He served in the United States Army Air Force 1942-1944 and received European/African Theater...

Jerry L. Clark

Jerry L. Clark

Jan 2, 2014

JERRY LEE CLARKJerry L. Clark, 73, of Cherryvale passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center in Cherryvale.Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 6, 2013 at New Life Praise and Worship Church, 308 N. Liberty, Cherryvale, Kansas with David Cavaness, officiating.Friends may sign the register book from 12noon until...

Billie Eloise Youngstrom

Billie Eloise Youngstrom

Dec 29, 2013

Billie Eloise Youngstrom, 88, a resident of Pittsburg, Kansas, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. She was born September 18, 1925 in Peru, Kansas, the daughter of Maurice Emerson and Fannie Evelyn (Meacham) Straight. Billie attended elementary and high school in Eureka, Kansas, and furthered her education at Wichita Business College...

Walter Allen Stockton

Walter Allen Stockton

Dec 28, 2013

Walter Allen Stockton, 75, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas died Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was born March 7, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Charles Floyd Stockton and Johanne Neilson. Throughout the years, Walt worked various jobs, including Gilstrap Lumber, the Turkey Farm, Paul Crawshaw Construction, Del-Rey Campers, Murphy Electric, owner of J&W Rubber Stamp, owner of...

Mary Jo Erskin

Mary Jo Erskin

Dec 15, 2013

MARY JO ERSKINMary Jo Erskin, 57, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday night at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas with her family at her side.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 A.M. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale with Reverend Andrew Heiman, celebrant." Interment will be held 3:00 P.M. in the Calvary...

Caleb Rene Castilleja

Caleb Rene Castilleja

Dec 13, 2013

CALEB RENE CASTILLEJACaleb R. Castilleja, 17, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home.Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Cherryvale Christian Church, 319 East Main Street, Cherryvale, Kansas with Eric Lang, officiating.Friends may sign the register book from 12Noon until 5:00 P.M Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at...

Juanita F. Ropp

Juanita F. Ropp

Dec 3, 2013

Juanita F. Ropp, 96, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Neodesha, Kansas. She was born January 10, 1917 in Benedict, Kansas, the daughter of John William and Myra Zola (McGaugh) Cook. She was a homemaker On August 7, 1938, Juanita was united in marriage to Charles C. Ropp. He preceded her...

Patricia "Pat" May Blankinship

Patricia "Pat" May Blankinship

Nov 30, 2013

Patricia May "Pat" Blankinship, 89, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born May 9, 1924 in Fredonia, the daughter of Sidney G. and Marie (Schuler) Blankinship. She was a 1942 graduate of Fredonia High School and a 1949 graduate of St. Mary"s University in Leavenworth, Kansas....

Pauline Joan Meredith

Pauline Joan Meredith

Nov 30, 2013

Pauline Joan Meredith, 79, a resident of rural Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born December 27, 1933 in Leon, Kansas, the daughter of John M. and Maggie Alice (Reed) Bogue. Pauline was a retired office assistant for the State of Kansas Correctional Facility. Pauline...

Doris N. Streets

Doris N. Streets

Nov 20, 2013

Doris N. Streets, 97, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Altoona, Kansas died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Fredonia. She was born April 10, 1916 in rural Neodesha, Kansas, the daughter of Leon and Blanch (Haines) Busby. Doris was a graduate of Neodesha High School. On September 2, 1936 at the Methodist Church Parsonage in...

Oliver "Merle" Wilson

Oliver "Merle" Wilson

Nov 16, 2013

OLIVER MERLE WILSONOliver "Merle" Wilson, 85, of Union, Missouri formerly of Cherryvale passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013.Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 22, 2013 at Wickham Family Funeral Home with Gerald Zuck, officiating." The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 until service time." Interment will be held in Fairview Cemetery following the...

Wendle Gene George

Wendle Gene George

Nov 15, 2013

Wendle Gene George, 60, a resident of rural Fall River, Kansas, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, died Friday, November 15, 2013 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born August 26, 1953 in Wichita, the son of Carl Gene and Josephine LaFon (Cooper) George. Wendle was a self employed body fender mechanic. On March 27, 1980, Wendle was united in...

Jimmy D. Froebe

Jimmy D. Froebe

Nov 2, 2013

Jimmy Dean FroebeJimmy Dean Froebe, 78, of Cherryvale, KS, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale. "Friends may sign the register book from 12Noon until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday with the family receiving friends from...

Linda S. Shepard

Linda S. Shepard

Oct 28, 2013

LINDA SUE SHEPARDLinda S. Shepard, 58, of rural Cherryvale, KS passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at her home with her family by her side.Celebration of Life Memorial Graveside Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 1, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery east of Dennis, Kansas.Memorial remembrances are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or Children"s Mercy Diabetes Center...

Juliann "Julie" Porter

Juliann "Julie" Porter

Oct 26, 2013

Juliann M. "Julie" Porter, 76, a longtime resident of rural Fredonia, Kansas passed away early Saturday morning, October 26th, 2013 at her home. She was born December 1st, 1936 in Washington, Kansas, the daughter of Howard E and Mary J (Merkey) Rose. On February 27th, 1965 in Fredonia, Kansas, Julie was united in marriage to Wayne E. Porter. Together they...

Paul D. Waltmire

Paul D. Waltmire

Oct 23, 2013

PAUL DUANE WALTMIREPaul D. Waltmire, 76, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at St. Johns Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his family by his side.Celebration of Life Memorial Graveside Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Fairview Cemetery Pavilion.The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M today (Thursday,...

Rollie Clark

Rollie Clark

Oct 22, 2013

ROLLIE CLARKRollie Clark, 72, of Independence, KS passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Independence.Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 25, 2013 at Cherryvale Christian Church with Pastor Eric Lang, officiating." Inurnment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.Memorial remembrances are suggested to Cherryvale Christian Church and they may be left...

Jimmy William Smith

Jimmy William Smith

Oct 19, 2013

Jimmy William Smith, 73, a lifelong resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Fredonia following a short illness. He was born January 25, 1940 in Fredonia, the son of Paul R. and Irene Elizabeth May (Dannels) Smith. Jim was a 1958 graduate of Fredonia High School. He served in the United States Navy,...

Anna Jeanne "Ann" Lynch

Anna Jeanne "Ann" Lynch

Oct 19, 2013

Anna Jeanne "Ann" Lynch, 90, a resident of Plano, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at her home. Ann was born October 15, 1923 in Buffalo, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel Douglas Follmer and Ora Pearl (Bartels) Follmer. Ann worked for the Army Civil Service for more than 30 years. She enjoyed playing Bridge, tending to her roses, and...

Edith A. Wade

Edith A. Wade

Oct 10, 2013

EDITH ANN WADEEdith A. Wade, 95, of Independence, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 with her family by her side.Funeral Memorial Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Cherryvale Christian Church with Danny Perryman, Don Hazelwood and Russell Gordon officiating.Friends may sign the register book from 12Noon until 5:00 P.M. Sunday, October 13, 2013...